Jarred Brooks

Jarred Brooks (born May 2, 1993) is an American fighter currently competing in the Flyweight division of Rizin Fighting Federation. A professional competitor since 2014, he has also competed for the UFC, Pancrase and the World Series of Fighting. He is ranked as the world's best strawweight (121.9 lbs or below) by Fight Matrix as of 18 April 2020.[2]

Jarred Brooks
Born (1993-05-02) May 2, 1993
Warsaw, Indiana, United States
Other namesThe Monkey God
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight125.8 lb (57.1 kg; 8.99 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Flyweight
Strawweight
Reach67 in (170 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofDetroit, Michigan, United States
TeamMash Fight Team
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins16
By knockout2
By submission6
By decision8
Losses2
By knockout1
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Born and raised in Warsaw, Indiana, Brooks began wrestling from a young age alongside his brother. Competing in the 113 lb. weight class, Brooks was highly-talented and a touted prospect coming out of high school, being ranked first overall in the nation for his weight class as a senior. During his junior season, Brooks entered the state tournament with a record of 27-1, making it to the final before losing.[3] During his senior season, Brooks compiled an undefeated 35-0 record, capturing the state championship in the process. After originally attending Indiana Tech, he later transferred to Notre Dame College before focusing on a career in MMA.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Before joining the UFC, Brooks compiled a record of 12-0 consisting of a variety of different finishes along the way, and also held an amateur record of 28-1, capturing ten titles.[5] His most notable wins before signing with UFC was the four time Shooto title challenger Junji Ito and Abdiel Velazquez when he became the House of Fame flyweight champion.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Brooks was expected to face Ian McCall on February 11, 2017 at UFC 208. However, McCall was pulled from the fight the day it was scheduled to take place due to gastrointestinal illness.[7]

Brooks made his promotional debut on July 29, 2017 at UFC 214 against TUF 24 semi-finalist Eric Shelton.[8] He won the fight by split decision.[9]

Brooks faced Deiveson Alcântara Figueiredo on October 28, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Brunson.[10] He lost the bout via a controversial split decision.[11]

Brooks was expected to face Hector Sandoval on June 1, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 131.[12] However, Sandoval was removed from the bout on May 22 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Jose Torres.[13] Brooks lost the fight in round two after he attempted to slam Torres, but accidentally knocked himself out in the process.[14]

Brooks was tabbed as a short notice replacement to face Roberto Sanchez on September 8, 2018 at UFC 228.[15] He won the fight via split decision.[16]

On November 7, 2018, it was reported Brooks was released from UFC.[17]

Rizin

After being released from the UFC, Brooks signed with Rizin FF and made his promotional debut against Haruo Ochi at Rizin 18 on August 18, 2019.[18] The bout ended in a no contest due to an accidental headbutt early in the first round.

Brooks next fought with Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting at WXC 83, when he faced the undefeated Legacy Fighting Alliance veteran, Victor Altamirano. Brooks would dominate throughout the fight, and won by a rear-naked choke in the second round.[19]

Brooks' next fight was a return to strawweight, during Bellator Japan, when he re-matched the highly rated DEEP strawweight champion Haruo Ochi.[20] Brooks won a unanimous decision.[21] This would lead many media outlets and fight analysts to name Jared Brooks as the worlds best strawweight.[22][23]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts
  • House of Fame
    • House of Fame Flyweight Championship (One time)
  • Fight Matrix
    • Strawweight Lineal Champion (One time, current)[24]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
19 matches 16 wins 2 losses
By knockout 2 1
By submission 6 0
By decision 8 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 16–2 (1) Haruo Ochi Decision (unanimous) Bellator & Rizin: Japan December 29, 2019 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 15–2 (1) Victor Altamirano Submission (rear-naked choke) Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting 83 October 30, 2019 2 4:19 Southgate, Michigan, United States Flyweight bout
NC 14–2 (1) Haruo Ochi No Contest (accidental headbutt) Rizin 18 August 18, 2019 1 0:11 Nagoya, Japan Return to strawweight
Win 14–2 Roberto Sanchez Decision (split) UFC 228 September 8, 2018 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss 13–2 Jose Torres KO (self-slam) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes June 1, 2018 2 2:55 Utica, New York, United States
Loss 13–1 Deiveson Figueiredo Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida October 28, 2017 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 13–0 Eric Shelton Decision (split) UFC 214 July 29, 2017 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States Return to Flyweight.
Win 12–0 Jun Nakamura KO (punch) Pancrase 281 October 2, 2016 2 1:23 Tokyo, Japan Return to strawweight.
Win 11–0 Corey Simmons Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Night at the Island: Saunders vs. Volkmann September 9, 2016 1 2:36 Welch, Minnesota, United States
Win 10–0 Erik Vo Submission (rear-naked choke) PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 23 April 29, 2016 1 3:05 Dubuque, Iowa, United States Bantamweight debut.
Win 9–0 Chris Miah Decision (unanimous) WFCA 16: Grand Prix Akhmat March 12, 2016 3 5:00 Grozny, Russia Return to flyweight
Win 8–0 Junji Ito KO (elbows) World Series of Fighting Global Championship: Japan 1 February 7, 2016 2 3:29 Tokyo, Japan Strawweight debut.
Win 7–0 Abdiel Velazquez Decision (unanimous) House of Fame 4: Florida vs. Georgia October 29, 2015 3 5:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States Won the House of Fame Flyweight Championship.
Win 6–0 Trevor Ward Decision (unanimous) Michiana Fight League 38 June 11, 2015 3 5:00 South Bend, Indiana, United States
Win 5–0 Joey Diehl Decision (unanimous) Michiana Fight League 37 March 28, 2015 3 5:00 South Bend, Indiana, United States
Win 4–0 C.J. Hamilton Decision (split) Alpha One Sports: IT Fight Series 30 January 30, 2015 3 5:00 Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States
Win 3–0 Marshawn Hughes Submission (arm-triangle choke) Legends of Fighting 55 November 21, 2014 1 0:57 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win 2–0 Arthur Parker Submission (rear-naked choke) Absolute Fighting Championship 22 September 19, 2014 1 1:23 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win 1–0 Chris Catala Submission Xplode Fight Series: Lock Down August 9, 2014 1 0:21 Davenport, Iowa, United States

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Amateur mixed martial arts record
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 13–0 Jay Edwards Submission (Rear Naked Choke) MFL 34 May 17, 2014 2 1:32 South Bend, Indiana, United States Defended the MFL Amateur Flyweight Title
Win 12–0 Levi Rose Submission (Verbal Submission) ELE - Extreme Combat Challenge March 29, 2014 2 1:25 Muncie, IN, United States Bantamweight bout
Win 11–0 Christopher Tanner Submission (Strikes) AoW 9 - The Return February 1, 2014 1 2:53 Indianapolis, United States For the AoW Amateur Flyweight Title
Win 10–0 Christopher Tanner Submission (Arm Bar) MFL 31 August 23, 2013 1 2:15 South Bend, Indiana, United States For the MFL Amateur Flyweight Title
Win 9–0 Isaac Flores TKO Misfit MMA 06/01/13 June 1, 2013 2 1:00 Holland, Michigan, United States
Win 8–0 Daxton Guericke Submission (Arm Bar) MFL 26 August 18, 2012 2 1:04 South Bend, Indiana, United States
Win 7–0 Zach Spicher Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Elite Kagefighting Championship 2 July 28, 2012 1 2:25 Warsaw, Indiana, United States Won the EKC Amateur Flyweight Title
Win 6–0 Mikeal Wood, Jr. Submission (Guillotine Choke) MFL 25 June 2, 2012 1 0:19 South Bend, Indiana, United States
Win 5–0 Matt Baker Submission (Rear Naked Choke) XXX Extreme Fighting: Judgement Day October 1, 2011 1 2:17 Benton Harbor, United States
Win 4–0 Dallas Berger Submission (Arm Bar) Chaos at the Cove September 2, 2011 1 2:58 South Bend, Indiana, United States
Win 3–0 Dereck Dooley TKO (Corner stoppage) XXX Extreme Fighting: Indiana vs Michigan 2 August 21, 2010 2 0:38 South Bend, Indiana, United States
Win 2–0 Zach Sterling Decision (Unanimous) Extreme Challenge 159 August 13, 2010 3 3:00 Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Win 1–0 Vu Pham Decision (Unanimous) Total Fight Series 2 July 10, 2010 3 5:00 Huntington, Indiana, United States

See also

References
  1. https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/40047-jarred-brooks
  2. "Strawweight (121.9lbs and below) fighter ranks". Fight Matrix. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  3. http://articles.southbendtribune.com/2012-02-16/sports/31069883_1_brooks-state-finals-technical-fall
  4. https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/6213392-no-permission-needed-ncaa-approves-new-transfer-rule
  5. http://www.ufc.com/fighter/jarred-brooks
  6. "House of Fame 4: Florida vs Georgia". Tapology. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  7. Thomas Gerbasi (2017-02-11). "McCall Pulled from UFC 208 Bout". UFC. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  8. Mike Heck (2017-05-10). "Jarred Brooks vs. Eric Shelton slated for UFC 214". fansided.com. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  9. "UFC 214 results: Jarred Brooks edges Eric Shelton for split decision in UFC debut". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-29. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
  10. DNA, MMA (2017-08-19). "Battle of the Undefeated tussen Jarred Brooks en Deiveson Alcantara in São Paulo". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  11. "UFC Fight Night 119 results: Deiveson Figueiredo takes questionable split call from Jarred Brooks". MMAjunkie. 2017-10-29. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  12. "Sijara Eubanks vs. Lauren Murphy among three fights added to UFC's debut in Utica, N.Y." MMAjunkie. 2018-02-24. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  13. Ariel Helwani (2018-05-22). "Titan FC double champ Jose Torres signs with UFC, will debut in Utica". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  14. "UFC Fight Night 131 results: Jose Torres gets TKO when Jarred Brooks slams himself out". MMAjunkie. 2018-06-01. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
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  17. "Report: UFC to Dissolve Men's Flyweight Division, Torres/Brooks Released". MMA Today. 2018-11-07. Retrieved 2018-11-08.
  18. Guilherme Cruz (July 23, 2019). "Ayaka Hamasaki, Jared Brooks among additions to Rizin 18". mmafighting.com.
  19. "Jarred Brooks Gets First Win Since UFC Run, Submitting Victor Altamirano". JackWannan.com. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  20. "Six more fights booked for Bellator Japan". Asian MMA. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
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  22. "OFFICIAL Strawweight MMA Rankings: February, 2020 - Update". TheFight-Site. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
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